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I was reading a committee report on Naval affairs about the loss of New Orleans, held in Richmond in September of 1862. The first witness called upon was Commander Whittle (Tues., Sept. 9) who on being questioned concerning land forts and war steamers, replied;
"My opinion is that war steamers can pass land batteries at any time. This had been our experience in the Revolutionary War, and it is the opinion of General Lee, as expressed in his memoirs of the Southern campaign."
I was unaware of any manuscript ever published by General Lee, and was thinking it may be a West Point paper he wrote upon graduation? If so, the likelihood of it not being published is next to nothing. Has anyone else heard of this 'memoir' or is Commander Whittle referring to 'Lighthorse' Harry Lee?
Thanks,.
Lubliner.
"My opinion is that war steamers can pass land batteries at any time. This had been our experience in the Revolutionary War, and it is the opinion of General Lee, as expressed in his memoirs of the Southern campaign."
I was unaware of any manuscript ever published by General Lee, and was thinking it may be a West Point paper he wrote upon graduation? If so, the likelihood of it not being published is next to nothing. Has anyone else heard of this 'memoir' or is Commander Whittle referring to 'Lighthorse' Harry Lee?
Thanks,.
Lubliner.